[Elecraft] New K2 Options - 6M YES!

[Deinhardt, Toby]

Hallo!

>> These three use the same PCB. We have possible future plans for one =
for 432=20
>> MHz.
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>> <=3D 1 dB NF typical. (PHEMT front end transistor.)
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>> Level 17 dBM mixer in the front end for excellent dynamic range.
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> Here are the numbers for the Downeast Microwave two meter transverter =
($295 kit,
> $395 assembled and tested):
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> Operating Voltage       12.0 - 15.5 VDC, 13.8 nominal=20
> Current Drain           5 amps maximum on Transmit, 350 milliamps on =
Receive=20
> Output Power            Maximum 25 W linear, 35 watts compressed (FM =
and CW=20
>                         only) Output has 25 dB of adjustable range. =
Minimum=20
>                         1 mW (0dBM) for 10 watts output power.=20
> Maximum IF Drive Power  200 mW (+23 dBM) with 25 dB IF adjustment =
range=20
> Receive Noise Figure    1.0 dB maximum, 0.8 dB nominal=20
> Conversion Gain         +17 dB nominal (25 dB adjustable IF =
attenuator)=20
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> More details: http://www.downeastmicrowave.com/144.htm
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> I would love to see a side-by-side comparison.  The Downeast =
Microwave and=20
> Elecraft technical support cultures are polar opposites.  Downeast =
Microwave
> refuses to even use email.

I would also take a look at http://www.kuhne-electronic.de/ if a side =
by side
test is done.

They claim for their 144MHz transverter:

Specifications =20
Type TR 144 H =20
VHF Frequency range 144 ... 146 MHz=20
IF Frequency range 28....30 MHz=20
IF Input power 1....50 mW, internal adjustable attenuator | option 02: =
10...200=B5W=20
PTT control  contact closure to Ground=20
Output 25 Watt @ 50 Ohm IM3@20Watt 32 dB IM3@5Watt 39 dB=20
Operating voltage  13,8 V DC (12 - 14 V) =20
Current consumption  typ. 6 A =20
RX Gain typ. 15 dB output IP3 +11dBm=20
Noise figure  max. 0,8 dB NF=20
Dimensions mm  270 x 260 x 80=20
Case aluminium=20
IF connectors  BNC - female=20
RF connectors  N - female=20
DC supply and control connector SUB-D 9-polig =20

At EUR 995.00 (or c. EUR 858.00 without the 16% V.A.T.) this a rather =
expensive piece
of equipment.

vy 73 de toby